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Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014

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Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014

Kim Soo-hyeon-I, Lee Min-ho, Kim Woo-bin and Lee Jong-suk's shift in generations

Source | 2014/02/12

A shift is quickly occurring amongst Hallyu Stars.

Actors Kim Soo-hyeon-I, Lee Min-ho, Kim Woo-bin and Lee Jong-suk are the four top Hallyu actors and they have been evolving at a rapid rate. They are leading the shift in generation from the primary Hallyu generation, which would be Bae Yong-joon and others. These new Hallyu stars have been expanding their fan population like LTE, which make them global stars because of their limitless boundaries between international and domestic fans.

A person in the media claims, "Unlike the Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo generation, the newer Hallyu stars have been appealing to the world with a more friendly approach in various works. They have been able to expand their fan base with real time VOD and development of technology and the Internet, as well as SNS services".

◇ Securing fans like LTE

The advantage for this day's generation is that they are building fans at the same rate in Korea and overseas. Bae Yong-joon alone, became popular in Japan after the KBS 2TV drama "Winter Sonata" was shown there and it took him a year to become a Hallyu star. However, things are different now. The three main broadcasting stations are offering real time video-on-demand (VOD) services and contents are being watched on various SNS and YouTube. Whatever hits popularity in Korea is being shown to international fans almost instantly at the same speed. Therefore, the new Hallyu generation is forwarding fan meetings at the same time in Korea and international countries and their world tour plans fall into place in a flash.

Lee Jong-suk has a fan meeting coming up in Shanghai, China on the 14th. Previously, he had his first Japanese fan meeting in 2012 and in Taiwan and Hong Kong in 2013.

Kim Woo-bin starts off in Hong Kong on the 16th this month and will continue on to Taiwan, Shanghai, China Thailand and others.

Kim Soo-hyeon-I who is currently starring in the SBS drama "You Came From The Stars" is going to Taiwan, China, Japan, Singapore and 6 other Asian countries in March. Lee Min-ho from last year's hit drama "The Heirs", has been touring Japan, China, Thailand and 10 other cities for his live tour. He held a global tour in Seoul last month.

◇ What's the difference between the first generation of Hallyu stars and the current Hallyu stars?

If past Hallyu stars created a mysterious image for themselves and didn't star in many things, the new generation is doing the opposite. They are active in dramas and moves and have at least one or two hit makers on their list.

MBC drama "Deep-rooted Tree" star Kim Soo-hyeon-I starred in hit makers "The Thieves" and "Secretly and Greatly" and now "You Came From The Stars". Kim Woo-bin saw success with KBS 2TV drama "School 2013", SBS "The Heirs" and movie "Friends 2". He's coming back with "The Technicians" soon. Lee Jong-suk made it big with SBS "Secret Garden", KBS 2TV "School 2013", SBS"I Hear Your Voice" and movie "Hot Young Bloods". Lee Min-ho continued with his first movie called, "Gangnam Blues". It seems like the actors are riding along with the ever quickly changing likings of the public. Also, the new Hallyu generation is using their youth to their benefit and are communicating freely with their fans via SNS. They are as popular as any Kpop boy band as they are multi entertainers who can act, sing and dance at the same time.

Source : news.sportsseoul.com/...

http://www.hancinema.net/kim-soo-hyeon-i-lee-min-ho-kim-woo-bin-and-lee-jong-suk-s-shift-in-generations--65953.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014

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BY Joan MacDonald | Feb 12, 2014 10:42 AM EST

Actor Lee Jong Suk will spend Valentine's Day with some people who really love him, his fans in Shanghai. He will sing romantic songs and read fans a handwritten letter. More than 2,000 tickets to the event were sold out, with fans expected to attend from several countries.

The actor, who will soon appear in the drama "Doctor Stranger" is one of many Hallyu stars that are adored in China.

Actor Lee Min Ho is more peopular than ever in China, due to his role in the drama "The Heirs." On a Chinese New year's Day television special he sang the theme song from the drama "Meteor Garden," the Taiwanese version of the story of "Boys Over Flowers." That song topped the Chinese online music charts. Lee Min Ho has been popular in China since "Boys Over Flowers" and as of November has over 10 million followers on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter.

If you judge Chinese popularity by Weibo followers alone, the winner might be Jang Geun Suk, the star of "You're Beautiful" and "Pretty Man." As of December 2013, he had 15 million Weibo followers. But the number of Weibo followers changes daily.

Actress Park Shin Hye, who co-starred with Lee Min Ho in "The Heirs" and Jang Geun Suk in "You're Beautiful," may be the most popular Hallyu actress in China and now has over five million Weibo followers. She was the first Korean actress to earn five million followers.

She and her "The Heirs" co-star Kim Woo Bin won the most popular overseas actress and actor award at the 2013 Anhui TV Drama Awards.

Following close behind in the number of Weibo fans is Jung Il Woo, who is currently appearing in the weekend drama "Golden Rainbow." He has been a fan favorite in China since he played Kim Soo Hyun's love rival in "The Moon Embracing The Sun." The number of his Weibo fans recently reached five million and his agency Star K Entertainment issued a statement saying that the actor was especially thankful for the love demonstrated by his Chinese fans.

Also growing in popularity among Chinese fans is Kim Soo Hyun, thanks to his new drama "You Who Came From The Stars." His role in that drama has made him a popular search topic on China's Baidu search engine. His last drama, "The Moon Embracing The Sun" was also a big hit there and won second place in the foreign TV series at the Shanghai TV Festival.

Chinese fans love these talented Hallyu stars, so it's only natural that these stars want to spend time there.

http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/15698/20140212/the-most-popular-hallyu-stars-in-china.htm

Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014

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Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014

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Chinese fans will have the chance to meet Lee Jong Suk on Valentine Day through “2014 Lee Jong Suk Asia Tour Fanmeeting in Shanghai”.

Previously he held his first fanmeeting in Japan in 2012, following with another 2 in Taiwan and Hongkong in 2013, and for this year he will meet his Chinese fans in Shanghai.

Lee Jong Suk’s agency said,”For the fanmeeting, it’s expected to attract not only Chinese fans in Shanghai but many fans from all over Asia will also gather here for the event on Valentine Day”

During the fanmeeting, he will play various games and have many interactions with the fans. Moreover, Lee Jong Suk will present sweet confession songs and even read his own handwriting letter for everyone.

In addition, Lee Jong Suk will star in SBS’s new drama “Doctor Stranger”. He will play the role of a genius doctor named Park Hoon from North Korea.

http://www.dkpopnews.net/2014/02/lee-jong-suk-to-hold-fanmeeting-for.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Rania Zeid · February 13, 2014